BIG HOLE destroys Fender? need help please =]

[L0veZHP]

Aright so I'm driving at night and high beams are not allowed in the city and then BANG! my whole car dips down, comes back up, and the radio pauses for a second. When I get home I notice the passenger side fog light is just hanging and a ton of wires are sticking out.. and now when I turn to much to the right my car makes noises.. I notice a big hole and I know what the problem is but I have no idea what this piece is called.. So i need help. What piece do I need?

is it this? http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330..._BMW/ES128678/

iv googled some pictures so you guys can have an idea of the area..

[danewilson77]

You will need a control arm and bushing as well possibly. Did it bust up the pork chop?

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[L0veZHP]

this happen a while ago! I've been driving a long time like this.. all i did was warp up the wiring, fixed the fog light, and nailed the "fender" back in.. but now that i have money i want to fix it properly.. I drove down to your place like that. so i don't think anythings really wrong, just that piece is missing... the bottom portion. so is that what i need to buy? (the bottom portion directly under the passenger side fog light.)

[danewilson77]

Oh....ok....you said, "and now my car is making noises....", so I thought that was new.

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[Johnmadd]

Can you put an arrow pointing at the piece you are talking about? Splitter/lower valance/heat shield?

[L0veZHP]

alright, i don't have a picture now but tomorrow i will post pics.. so if you guys don't mind checking this page out again to help me. I'll have pictures up around 6pm because I have to work in the morning. (sorry about that dane)

[jreyes19]

from what you are decibing
it sounds as if you got the part right
the plastic lining inside the fender could have been pushed out of place or broken
when you hit that dip
and now your tires are rubbing against it whenever you turn certain ways

just stick your hand under the fender and see if it is still securely connected to the fender
if not this may be your issue

this is just a googled photo of the inner fender liner

[L0veZHP]

from what you are decibing
it sounds as if you got the part right
the plastic lining inside the fender could have been pushed out of place or broken
when you hit that dip
and now your tires are rubbing against it whenever you turn certain ways

just stick your hand under the fender and see if it is still securely connected to the fender
if not this may be your issue

this is just a googled photo of the inner fender liner

Thanks and they are rubbing against it.. I'm going to still post pictures up so you guys can see tho! thanks for helping out tho

[Hornung418]

Camillo, are you sure you didn't bend your control arm when you hit the pothole? Is your wheel out of place?

[Whitexi]

Id check the control arm again. I've read of people hitting massive holes and snapping cab mounts and bending control arms. At least have the alignment checked.